Ease the pressure. Treat constipation with homeopathy.

16-year-old Misha was on a daily routine of flushing with the help of laxatives that were even more than what an adult would normally consume. Not a single day would pass without laxatives; she even suffered from extreme stomach cramps that left her feeling nauseous most of the time. This started to not just impact her physical health but her mental well-being. Constipation reduced her ability to concentrate. It affected her studies as well as her social life. No treatment seemed to provide complete relief! It took Misha and her parents 4 doctors and 18 months to finally understand the severity of constipation when some doctors even suggested cecostomy and surgery to ease her troubles.

Chronic constipation like Misha’s and many others isn’t easy to understand or treat, but with homeopathic treatment it is possible! In case of Misha, it took a few months to get back to closely resembling normality and ease her distressing symptoms of constipation. But, once it got cured, the symptoms never showed their face again!

Let us understand in brief about constipation and how to treat it.

Also read: Constipation: your guts are giving you a silent treatment.

What is constipation?

It is a very common problem with around 22% of Indians suffering from constipation daily and to make the situation worse people are simply embarrassed to even see a doctor for the bowel problems. It may represent in varied forms - some people may have fewer than three bowel movements in a week whilst others have trouble in flushing out daily. For some it could be that the stool is unbearably painful to pass.

If your constipation becomes a chronic problem and you leave it untreated, it may cause swelling in the veins in and around your anus, torn skin in your anus, and can lead to even never damage. It also increases your risk of getting piles or anal fissures.

Causes of constipation:

It can be caused due to unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, irritable bowel syndrome, ignoring the natural urge, or as a side-effect from certain ongoing medications. It can also occur due to neurological problems affecting the nerves of the colon or rectum, conditions causing hormonal imbalances in the body like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy. If your digestive system isn’t working efficiently, then the chances are that the toxins from the waste could begin to absorb back into your body..

Constipation Treatment:

Over-the-counter medicines such as laxatives can only temporarily treat constipation. Overuse of laxatives or enemas on regular basis or in large amounts can cause side-effects including bloating, gassiness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and reduced absorption of nutrients. It creates dependency on these things and eventually long-term constipation problems could lead to the need for a surgery.

On the other hand, homeopathic treatment for constipation can be your safer and natural alternative. As it aims to correct bowel patterns, relieve pain and also treat associated emotional complaints such as anxiety and depression. It offers treatment which is based on the patient's individual case pattern. Homeopathic experts carefully address any underlying conditions which could be the cause of constipation too, giving you long-lasting relief from the problem

Tips to ease the pressure:

• Take a teaspoon of fenugreek powder with water twice a day.
• Dehydration is a major contributor hence keep drinking water throughout the day; avoid coffee, soft drinks and alcohols.
• 30 minute of daily walking is a great way to prevent constipation.
• Include prunes, raisins, legumes or raw fruits to increase fiber intake.

Also read: What helps you poop when you are constipated?

Although constipation may be extremely uncomfortable, it isn't a cause for major health concern and with right lifestyle changes one can help prevent it. But if you’re worried and suffering from long-term constipation problems, it could be a warning sign of deeper health condition. Book an appointment with our homeopathic experts to ease any such discomfort without any side-effects.